Another Bloody Podcast

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Tahlia Isaac sits down with Share the Dignity founder, Rochelle and shares her powerful life story, from a childhood marked by silence and self-doubt, to addiction, and the series of events that led her into prison. With honesty and clarity, Tahlia reflects on how unaddressed trauma, shame, and a lack of support shaped her choices, and how the justice system too often misses opportunities ...

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down with Jaklyn, a single mum, breast cancer survivor and survivor of domestic violence. Jaklyn shares her journey from a happy childhood to the moment she had to flee to safety, driving through the night with her children in tow. Not long after, she faced an 18-month cancer battle while trying to hold everything together. During one of the hardest periods of her life, Jakly...

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down with Gemma, a proud Aboriginal mum of three and survivor of years of domestic violence. After her tenth and final attempt to leave, Gemma arrived at a refuge and found an It’s in the Bag waiting on the bed, an act of kindness that gave her hope in her darkest moment.

Gemma shares her story of fleeing danger, rebuilding her life from the ground up, studying social w...

In this powerful episode, Rochelle sits down with Miranda a survivor of domestic violence whose life was upended by fear, control and manipulation. Amongst multiple attempts to escape, custody battles, and doing everything she could to protect her children, it was a simple It’s in the Bag donation that reminded her that she mattered. 

Miranda shares the subtle red flags she learned to dismiss, the generational patter...

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down with Kylie King, former Albury Council mayor, current councillor, and passionate advocate for community wellbeing. From her unexpected leap from motorsport journalism into local government, to leading the charge on menstrual equity in Albury, Kylie shares why council support is critical in breaking down stigma and ensuring access to period products for those in need. Tog...

On this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle Courtenay chats with Meaghan, who knows firsthand the impact of receiving an It’s in the Bag donation filled with essentials. After fleeing domestic violence with a three-month-old, Meaghan thought she had nothing left until one bag reminded her she was worthy, valued, and not alone. That simple act of kindness gave her the confidence and strength to rebuild, and today she&r...

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, the Pad Lady meets the Perimenopause Queen as Rochelle Courtenay sits down with journalist and author Shelly Horton. From bleeding for 42 weeks, to battling brain fog and perimenopausal depression, Shelly shares her raw journey through perimenopause, and why we all need to talk about it. A must listen for people of all ages to break the shame and stigma, and to form a better understanding ...

In this empowering Another Bloody Podcast episode, Share the Dignity founder, Rochelle Courtenay sits down with period preacher, performer, and passionate educator Lucy Peach. They delve into the transformative power of understanding your menstrual cycle, challenge the stigma surrounding periods, and envision a world where everyone recognises the strength within their cycle. Lucy shares personal stories and insights that will inspi...

 After a life-changing fall at 19 left Mon Murphy with a life she never planned for, she went on to win a silver medal at the Rio Paralympics. But behind the triumph was a silent struggle, one with chronic pain, misdiagnosis, and the invisible toll of endometriosis.  In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Mon opens up to Share the Dignity founder, Rochelle Courtenay about the night everything changed, what it took to ...